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V234 ESR

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 ESR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,236 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 76,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,872 miles

engine cover and sill protectors fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,980 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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V234 ESR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V234 ESR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V234 ESR registered?

V234 ESR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V234 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V234 ESR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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